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Head Injuries & Maritime Accidents

Helping Victims Of Head Injuries Recover Compensation

Offshore locations are often among the world’s most dangerous worksites.
Many individuals suffer serious and even fatal injuries while working
these jobs every year. For this reason, it is necessary that offshore
workers and seamen maintain extreme caution and awareness while on the job.

Injuries to the head, neck, and brain are among the most catastrophic injuries
a person can suffer. Knowing how to avoid these injuries is important,
but it is also important to know what to do if you are injured. Seamen
are protected under the Jones Act and other federal laws designed to ensure
workers are compensated for injuries sustained on the job. These protections
help keep employers accountable for their actions.

If you or a loved one sustained a head injury while working in an offshore
capacity, speaking with a knowledgeable maritime injury lawyer is one
of the best things you can do in the pursuit of protecting your rights.
Our team at Arnold & Itkin LLP can help you understand what your options
are, starting with a free case evaluation. We encourage you to speak with
our Jones Act attorneys right away for the best chance of the results
you desire.

Understanding Head Injuries Sustained Offshore

A head injury is any type of injury that affects a person's face, head,
skull, and / or brain. The brain is the center of the nervous system;
thus, any type of injury to this area can cause the victim to suffer life-altering
injuries or even
wrongful death. In wrongful death cases, the surviving family members file a claim on
behalf of their loved one.

Fatal head injuries can occur without the victim even knowing that he or
she is badly injured. In some cases, an individual may suffer a life-threatening
concussion or a bruise to the brain without knowledge of the incident.
This occurs when the victim is struck suddenly and suffers partial memory
loss of the incident. As a result, the person cannot recall being hurt
and may not even feel the pain until it is too late.

Types of Offshore Accidents That Can Cause Head Injury

There are many types of accidents that can cause a person's head or
brain to become traumatically injured.

The following are several examples of offshore accidents:

A pipe swinging overhead strikes an individual in its path

A boom hits a maritime worker in the head, causing serious injury

A falling object can cause crushing injuries, especially if it lands on
a person's head

A fall from a great height can result in a head injury

The types of accidents that occur are not limited to those listed above.
Whatever caused your head injury, speaking with an attorney is the right
step to take. We have recovered
billions of dollars for our clients. We are prepared to put that experience to work for any
offshore worker who has suffered a severe and life-changing head injury.

Our law firm strongly suggests that you contact us today to find out more
about your
rights as a seaman and how we can help you file a
Jones Act claim. If you have been injured in an accident on an
oil platform or some other offshore location, you deserve compensation for the injuries
you have suffered. Our law firm helps victims file claims for all types
of offshore injuries as well as wrongful death claims for family members
of the deceased. We are prepared to fight for your rights, providing caring
counsel and aggressive representation.

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